...Raise your exposure as a leader in eBusiness

...Help advance connectivity in the industry

...Act by May 1 to take advantage of discounts

It’s time to choose your sponsorship package for the 2019 AgGateway Mid-Year Meeting and Annual Conference. Here are 5 reasons to act now!

1 Maximize exposure for your company: Put your name in front of hundreds of leaders focused on advancing electronic connectivity in the agriculture industry.

2 Associate yourself with the leaders in eAgriculture: This is the place to be! AgGateway is the recognized forum for the exchange of ideas and implementation projects for eBusiness in agriculture. If you want to be seen as a leader in connectivity, sign up now. Hundreds of ag professionals will see your logo and associate it with efforts to increase business efficiency, improve information exchange, and feed and fuel the world.

3 Support a mission that advances your business: Your investment is critical in supporting AgGateway’s work in advancing eBusiness, which in turn benefits your company by enhancing the more efficient exchange of information.

4 Choose early for the best selection: We’ve developed a broad selection of sponsorship opportunities. Make your selection now to ensure maximum impact!

5 Significant discount if you sponsor both meetings, and act now: If you select and pay for sponsorships for both meetings by May 1, 2019, you’ll receive a 10% discount on your total package.

Reserve Your Sponsorships Today!

Marilyn Hunter at +1 916.429.0509 or via email at Marilyn.Hunter@aggateway.org

ContactSponsorship@AgGateway.org +1 866.251.8618

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AgGateway’s 2019 Sponsorship Program 2019

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June 10-13, 2019Prairie Meadows Racetrack and CasinoAltoona, Iowa

The Mid-Year Meeting features important face-to-face project and task team meetings that advance the organization’s annual initiatives, as well as valuable networking and educational opportunities. This working meeting is focused on making progress on goals and projects currently underway. Trading partners and prospective new members are encouraged to attend and participate.

Attendees: Over 250 industry professionals, many of whom are very active on committee and council work. Companies interested in participating in ongoing industry projects and initiatives are encouraged to send representatives to add their voices and ideas.

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Mid-Year MeetingPick Your Sponsorship Level

MYM Gold Sponsor This sponsorship offers the highest level of visibility of your support and commitment to AgGateway and the Mid-Year Meeting by providing you with the opportunity to sponsor either our Networking Reception or Networking Lunch. Benefits include: • Sponsorship of the Networking Reception on Tuesday June 11th or the

Networking Lunch on Wednesday, June 12th (First-Come, First-Serve)

• Signage at the reception or lunch• Option for remarks

• Full screen display of your company name and logo at beginning and endof the General Sessions

• Verbal acknowledgement from the podium at General Session• Company logo and sponsor link on AgGateway website• Option to place collateral at the Registration desk• One (1) Mobile App Push Notification during the conference• Listing on Sponsor Page of Mobile App• Recognition on sponsor signage at Registration• Sponsor ribbon on your attendees’ name tags• Logo on the “MYM Sponsor Thank You” Banner• “Thank You” in the eblast for May, June, July and at Year End

MYM Silver Sponsor This sponsorship provides a high level of visibility of your support and commitment to AgGateway and the Mid-Year Conference. Benefits include: • Sponsorship (with all silvers) of Welcome Drinks on Monday, June 10th• Shared screen display of your company logo at beginning and end of the

General Session• Verbal acknowledgement from the podium at General Session• Option to place collateral at the Registration desk• Sponsorship (with all silvers) of First-Time Attendee Lunch• Company logo and sponsor link on AgGateway website• Banner ad in the Mobile App• Listing on Sponsor Page of Mobile App• Sponsor ribbon on your attendees’ name tags• Logo on the “MYM Sponsor Thank You” Banner• “Thank You” in the eblast for May, June, July and at Year End

$6,000 (2 available)

$3,000

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$1,000

$500

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MYM Bronze Sponsor• Shared screen display of your company logo at beginning and end of the

General Sessions• Verbal acknowledgement from the podium at the General Sessions• Option to place collateral at the Registration desk• Listing on Sponsor Page of Mobile App• Sponsor ribbon on your attendees’ name tags• Logo on the “MYM Sponsor Thank You” Banner• “Thank You” in the eBlast for May, June, July and at Year End

MYM Conference Sponsor• Company logo and sponsor link on AgGateway website• Sponsorship of one committee or council meeting• Listing on Sponsor Page of Mobile App• Sponsor ribbon on your attendees’ name tags• Logo on the “MYM Sponsor Thank You” Banner• “Thank You” in the eblast for May, June, July and at Year End

Add On Sponsorships ($500 each) These sponsorship are available to Gold, Silver, Bronze and Conference sponsors only on a first-come, first-serve basis• Name tags (1 available)

• Lanyards (1 available)

• Mobile App splash page (1 available)

• Banner ad in the Mobile App (3 available)

• Other opportunities as negotiated (as negotiated)

$2,000

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November 4-6, 2019 Hotel MonteleoneNew Orleans, LA

The Annual Conference features organizational meetings, general sessions with industry leaders, presentation of industry awards, educational sessions on a wide variety of interesting topics and multiple open working group sessions focused on the many projects underway. The conference also features popular networking receptions, lunches and breaks. As the organization’s flagship meeting, it attracts AgGateway members, as well as industry leaders and decision-makers interested in exploring what AgGateway has to offer and the important advances taking place in eAgriculture.

Attendees: Over 300 industry professionals interested in discovering ways to move eBusiness forward in the agriculture industry and in learning about the latest efforts in this mission. Attending the Annual Conference is essential for business professionals and information technology (IT) professionals whose role is using, directing or implementing effective information exchange within their organizations. Registrants include companies in ag retail, distribution, manufacturing of ag inputs (e.g., seed, crop nutrition, crop protection) and software and data service providers, as well as professionals in precision ag, academia, agricultural organizations, ag media and students.

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• Speaking opportunity to showcase your company/organization at group reception

• Logo placement at reception on signage and cocktail napkins• Recognition on the full-screen display in the General Sessions• Verbal acknowledgement from the podium at the General Sessions• Electronic ad streaming on large monitor at Registration• Recognition on top-level sponsor banner• Titanium Sponsor ribbon on your attendees’ name tags• Printed collateral insert (provided by the sponsor) at the registration desk• Option to include branded gift giveaway to all attendees• Company logo and sponsor link on AgGateway website and event Mobile

App• Recognition of your sponsorship from the podium at the Annual

Conference, as appropriate• Recognition in the AgGateway newsletters prior to and after the conference• One collateral or promotional chair drop (provided by sponsor) in a General

Session of your choice• During the conference, one attendee notification/mobile text on the

conference App thanking the sponsor

**2019 Schedule will have 2 evening Networking Receptions and 1 Networking Lunch. Titanium sponsors will select event on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Platinum Conference Sponsorships This special sponsorship provides a high level of visibility of your support and commitment to AgGateway and the conference, including a speaking opportunity at one of three breakfasts. Benefits include:

• Speaking opportunity to showcase your company/organization at groupbreakfast

• Signage with your company name/logo posted at breakfast event• Individual full screen display of your company at beginning and during

breaks in the General Sessions• Verbal acknowledgement from the podium at the General Sessions• Recognition on top-level sponsor banner with your company name and/or

logo at the Registration Desk throughout the week• One collateral or promotional chair drop in a General Session• Printed collateral insert (provided by sponsor) in the conference welcome

bag• Company logo and sponsor link on AgGateway website and event Mobile

App

Annual Meeting and ConferencePick Your Sponsorship LevelTitanium Conference Sponsorships The premier sponsorship opportunity at the AgGateway Annual Conference. The highlight of this premium package is sponsorship of a reception, highly visible branding and collateral distribution. Benefits include:

$10,000 (3 available)

$8,000 (3 available)

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Gold Level Conference Sponsorships Gold level sponsors are recognized among the top tier supporters of AgGateway’s mission and vision. Benefits from this sponsorship include high and frequent visibility of your organization’s name and logo in public areas and on each attendee’s program.

• Shared screen display of your company name and logo at the beginningof and during breaks in the General Sessions

• Recognition on the top-level sponsor banner with your company nameand/or logo at the Registration Desk throughout the week

• Company logo and sponsor link on AgGateway website and event MobileApp

• Electronic ad streaming on large monitor at Registration• Gold Sponsor ribbon on your attendees’ name tags• Printed collateral insert (provided by sponsor) at the conference

registration desk• Recognition in the AgGateway newsletters prior to and after the

conference

Silver Level Conference Sponsorships Silver level sponsors are recognized for their commitment to improving information exchange in the agriculture industry. Benefits from this sponsorship include public area recognition and:

• Shared screen display of your company name and logo at that beginningof and during breaks in the General Sessions

• Recognition on the top-level sponsor banner with your company nameand/or logo at the Registration Desk throughout the week

• Recognition in the AgGateway newsletters prior to and after theconference

• Company logo and sponsor link on AgGateway website and event MobileApp

• Silver Sponsor ribbon on your attendees’ name tags

First-Time Attendee Orientation Luncheon All first-time attendees are invited to a luncheon and presentation on Monday, November 4th, as an orientation to AgGateway and the conference. This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impression with these first-time attendees. Benefits include:

• Verbal acknowledgement during the presentation and/or the opportunityto introduce and emcee the luncheon

• Company name and/or logo will be displayed full-screen as the first andlast slides of the presentation

• Company logo and sponsor link on AgGateway website and event MobileApp

• Recognition on sponsor signage at Registration

• Electronic ad streaming on large monitor at Registration• Platinum Sponsor ribbon on your attendees’ name tags• Recognition in the AgGateway newsletters prior to and after the

conference

Platinum Conference Scholarships (continued)

$6,000 (3 available)

$3,000(unlimited)

$3,500 (1 available)

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Internet Access in Conference Space A great opportunity for your company’s exposure to each attendee. Benefits include:

• All attendees will log into your website or custom landing page each timethey access the complimentary wireless internet

• Company logo and sponsor link on AgGateway website and event MobileApp

• Recognition on sponsor signage at Registration

Event Mobile App “Splash Page” Sponsor

Place your company name, logo and website link on the welcome page of the event Mobile App. Every time an attendee logs onto the Mobile App, your splash page will appear. 90% of all attendees use the event Mobile App for the duration of the conference.

$3,000 (1 available)

$2,000 (1 available)

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$2,000 per Student

(several available)

Gateway to Ag Careers Sponsorships Each year, AgGateway’s successful Gateway to Ag Careers program provides a select group of college students with the wonderful opportunity to observe and participate in the conference, providing them with insight into ‘real world’ operations within their major fields of study. This sponsorship covers a student’s travel expenses, lodging and meals at the conference. This is a great opportunity for everyone involved: Students learn about our member organizations, and our members get a first look at new talent. This is truly a unique opportunity for your organization to encourage and support the next generation of leaders in agriculture.

Keynote Speaker and General Session Sponsor Sponsor the keynote speaker who sets the stage and kicks off the entire conference. Benefits include:

$1,500 (several available)

• Sponsor invited to introduce keynote speaker as well as display signagewith your company name/logo at keynote session

• Verbal acknowledgement during the session• Company name and/or logo will be displayed as the first and last slides of

the session presentation

$500 per meeting

(several available)

Council and Committee Meetings Show your support for your Council or a particular AgGateway Committee by sponsoring its meetings. Verbal acknowledgement by the Council or Committee Chair at the meeting as well as signage with your company name/logo posted at the meetings.

Attendee Lanyards Sponsorship This provides the opportunity for your company name and/or logo to be placed on the lanyards attached to each attendee name tag.

Attendee Nametags This provides the opportunity for your company name and/or logo to be placed on the front of no-flip nametags provided to all meeting attendees.

Room Key Cards We have hotel room key cards with your company logo on them. Each time a conference participant enters his or her room at the conference hotel, your logo will be front and center!

Networking Refreshment Breaks Sponsor the refreshments provided at the morning and afternoon breaks that all attendees enjoy. Sponsor one break or several. We will highlight your company name or logo on a sign at the refreshment station.

Water Station Sponsorship When our attendees get thirsty, they will see your logo next to every water station in every meeting room for an entire day.

Want to pay for your sponsorship via credit card? Click here for online payment.

Don’t see your ideal sponsorship, or have a special idea? Let’s talk! For special opportunities or questions, please contact:

$2,500 (1 available)

$2,000 (1 available)

$3,500 (1 available)

$1,000per break

(5 available)

$1,500 per day

AgGateway is a non-profit organization focused on helping growers, retailers and their supply chain partners manage complex data by providing ways to enable efficient data transfer and management. AgGateway has more than 200 member companies, including ag

retailers, equipment manufacturers, manufacturers of ag inputs (e.g., seed, crop protection, crop nutrition, etc.) and software and data service providers.

AgGateway’s working groups develop processes, standards and resources that solve business problems and create efficiencies. These improvements enhance data exchange all the way from a manufacturer’s back-office and the ag retailer’s warehouse to the farmer’s smart phone – while also improving traceability, food safety, compliance reporting and sustainable ag practices. Better data exchange drives down costs and risks and increases value for your organization and the industry as a whole.

www.AgGateway.org

Thank you for your support of AgGateway! We look forward to promoting your company and its products and services to AgGateway attendees in 2019!

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Sponorship@AgGateway.org +1 866.251.8618

Marilyn Hunter at +1 916.429.0509 or via email at Marilyn.Hunter@aggateway.org

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